Orchard Hills Public School vs St Andrews Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 29 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Orchard Hills Public School
Orchard Hills · Government primary · K-6
242 students · ICSEA 995
St Andrews Public School
St Andrews · Government primary · K-6
761 students · ICSEA 995
| Measure | Orchard Hills Public School Orchard Hills NSW | St Andrews Public School St Andrews NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1050 of 1,619 | #1010 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3288 of 4,908 | #3147 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 242 | 761 |
| Girls / boys | 129 / 113 | 334 / 427 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 92 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +67% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 995 | 995 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.5 | 49.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.3 | 11.7 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 52% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 8% |
| Suburb | Orchard Hills 2748 | St Andrews 2566 |
| Council area | Penrith | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | orchardhil-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | standrews-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •St Andrews Public School scores higher on the Success Index (44.1 vs 42.0).
- •St Andrews Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.4 vs 16.7).
- •St Andrews Public School is the larger school with 761 students compared with 242.
- •Orchard Hills Public School has grown faster over five years (67% vs -6%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Orchard Hills Public School better than St Andrews Public School?
On the Success Index, St Andrews Public School ranks higher (44.1 vs 42.0 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Orchard Hills Public School and St Andrews Public School?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Orchard Hills and St Andrews in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Orchard Hills Public School has 16.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Andrews Public School has 15.4.
How do Orchard Hills Public School and St Andrews Public School rank in NSW?
Orchard Hills Public School is 1050th of 1,619 and St Andrews Public School is 1010th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.